The Rijksmuseum is the Netherlands’ national museum of art and history, with a collection of over 1 million objects from and about the Netherlands, spanning from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. We are deeply rooted in society, as evidenced not only by our partners and exhibitions but also by our commitment to collecting and presenting the collection from multiple perspectives. We strive for diversity in our teams to achieve this.

The Financial Affairs Department is seeking a:

Financial Control Officer (M/F/X)
Amsterdam, 36 hours per week

The Financial Affairs Department is responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of financial reports, such as interim results, annual financial statements, budgets, multi-year forecasts, and similar documents.

The position

In this role, you will share responsibility for the accurate processing of financial accounting data. You will also contribute to the design and organization of administrative processes and the implementation of automated systems. This requires a thorough understanding of accounting, tax, and legal regulations.

What will you be doing?

Assistance with the tasks required for the period-end closing.
Help ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data processing in the accounting system.
Helping to develop, update, and document administrative procedures, as well as conducting audits of these procedures.
Preparing reports for budget management purposes.
Assist in preparing the financial statements and compiling the annual report.
Manage cash and cash equivalents, prepare liquidity forecasts, and monitor bank balances.

What we are asking for

At least an SPD/HEAO degree or a demonstrable equivalent level of thinking and working.
Work experience in the field of financial control.
Knowledge of tax matters, particularly VAT.
Knowledge of grant regulations and requirements.
Experience with D365 is preferred.
Experience working with automated systems.
An affinity for the cultural environment.

Profile

Orderly and meticulous.
Able to work independently.
Identify priorities, especially when working under time pressure (scheduled outages).
A team player and service-oriented.
Solution-oriented.
Strong communication skills, able to communicate with people at various levels.
Bird's-eye view.

What we offer

The appointment is for a term of one year, after which the contract may be renewed. Depending on education and experience, the salary ranges from a minimum of €2,940 to a maximum of €3,849 gross per month (scale 9), based on a 36-hour workweek. The Museum Collective Bargaining Agreement applies.

Apply

The Rijksmuseum belongs to and is for everyone. That is why we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. For more information, please contact Marion de Vries, Financial Controller, at: 020 674 73 07. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Jikke Valé, Recruiter, at 020 674 70 00 or recruitment@rijksmuseum.nl.

You can only apply via the application form on our website through Friday, February 3, 2023.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.

Art & Culture

art and culture

Finance/Accounting

financial accounting

North Holland